Every girl wants to be irresistible regardless of the time of year. In winter, when everything around is white and white, you just want to splash bright colors. The easiest way to do this is with a manicure. Red, burgundy, violet, all shades of blue will look great on nails at this time of year. Nail art is also popular. New Year, Christmas and Scandinavian motifs find fans every year. Most often, they prefer snowflakes on nails. Because such a manicure is simple in execution, saves time and money. You can do it yourself.
Preparing for nail art
Before drawing snowflakes on nails, you need to put them in order. Because even the most beautiful pattern will fade on sloppy nails. If necessary - with a shear, be sure to file each nail, making them the same length. Next, polish the nail plate so that the varnish lies evenly. After that, you can start painting.
Traditionally, cold shades of blue, blue or white are used for winter manicure . In addition, 2015 is the year of the Blue Wooden Goat, so these colors will undoubtedly be popular not only in winter.
What length of nails do you prefer for a manicure with snowflakes? Such a pattern will look advantageous on both long and short nails. Therefore, it all depends on the personal preferences of its owner. The main thing, as we noted above, is clean and well-groomed nails.
How to draw snowflakes on nails
Now that our nails are prepared and made up, we can begin to decorate them. There are many ways to draw a snowflake on your nails. For example, this can be done with a needle, a special brush, using a stencil, stickers or stamping. Let's talk about each of the options in more detail.
Needle drawing
Of course, the easiest and most affordable way is to draw with a needle. If not, you can also take a toothpick. Dip the needle into the varnish and put a dot in the center of the nail. Now we draw a cross, on top of it another one - on the diagonal, similar to the letter "X". The blank for the snowflakes is ready. Next, on each ray we make two parallel strokes. You can also put dots at the ends. If you connect them together in wavy lines, you get a snowflake-spider web.
Gel pens
The easiest way to design your nails is with gel pens. For work, you will need nail polish, fixative (or colorless varnish) and the most ordinary gel pens for writing.
First, cover the nails with two layers of varnish and dry thoroughly. After we draw a snowflake. There are no restrictions: it all depends on your skills or imagination. Do not be afraid to spoil the picture. If something doesn’t work out, wipe the nail with a damp cloth and start over. Dry and fix the finished drawing.
Brush drawing
Almost all manicure masters prefer to use a brush. This is much more convenient than drawing with a needle. Because with a brush you can draw lines of any thickness: wide, narrow. In addition, snowflakes on nails painted in this way look more solid and more artistic.
For work we will need: varnishes, a thin brush and acrylic paints - they dry faster and are more convenient to use. Of course, no one forbids using ordinary nail polish.
We paint nails, carefully dry. For convenience, the paint is extruded from the tube onto the work surface. Take a brush, dip it in paint and draw.
Cliches for snowflakes
The most beautiful and complex in execution are openwork snowflakes on nails. Drawing them by hand is almost impossible due to the many small details. Therefore, it is much more convenient to purchase adhesive stencils. They are easy to use at home.
First, gently separate the snowflake from the adhesive base and fix it on the nail plate. We paint with varnish on top, wait for it to dry a little, and with a sharp movement we tear off the stencil. Drawing snowflake on nails is ready!
Stamping with snowflakes
There are not only various patterns, but also types of stencils. So, they are not only on an adhesive basis, but also on special metal disks. This technology of manicure is called stamping, which is translated from English as “stamping”. The cost of the set is different: from several hundred to several thousand rubles. It depends on the brand of the manufacturer and its components. What is included in it? Discs with stencils, a rubber stamp that transfers the pattern to nails, a scraper and a special varnish.
How to draw snowflakes on nails with stamping? We take a disk with a drawn snowflake and paint the pattern with varnish. We remove the excess coating with a scraper. Next, we press the rubber stamp to the disk so that a snowflake is printed on it. The resulting pattern is transferred to the nail, strongly pressing on it with a stamp. The main thing is to do everything quickly and accurately. Such a manicure looks very professional, as if done not with your own hands, but in the salon. This is probably why stamping has become very popular.
Stickers for nails
This method is very simple and suitable for those who do not have time for manicure. We tear off the sticker from the base and attach it to the nail, previously coated with varnish. It should dry, but not completely. Carefully smooth out the snowflake with a toothpick so that there are no bubbles or irregularities. Done! Of course, this option has its drawbacks. You will have to try to make the sticker fit well on the nail. Buy stickers in reserve - come in handy!
Types of Snowflakes
Many girls think about what snowflakes to make on nails. Photos of manicure show that their size does not matter. Both large and small snowflakes look beautiful on nails.
Big snowflakes
You can draw one large snowflake on each nail. It will look spectacular, and your nails will surely attract attention. Show your imagination. For example, focus on one nail, decorating it with a large snowflake.
Little snowflakes
Such a manicure looks neat, well-groomed and, of course, original! Draw on the nails a snowfall of tiny snowflakes - it certainly will not go unnoticed! You can complement the pattern with dots and small strokes.
Half snowflakes
A very interesting option for girls who want to stand out from the crowd. Particularly well, half the snowflakes will look on the side, at the base or on the free edge of the nail. You can try this. Paint your nails with peppermint. Draw a white snowflake on only one finger - it will be very beautiful.
Snowflake on the end of the nail
How to draw a snowflake on nails to visually lengthen your fingers? Try to make a pattern on the free tip of the nail. The main thing is to use contrasting colors: black, blue, white. A very beautiful blue snowflake will look on a classic French manicure. You can also add rhinestones and sparkles.
Conclusion
We made sure that drawing snowflakes on nails at home is not difficult. The main thing is a little patience and accuracy. There are many options for every taste and budget: from needles to stamping. Do not be afraid to fantasize - create your own, unique manicure. Make a snowflake drawing on the nails for the New Year's party, and you will become the queen of the holiday! Complete the look with iridescent rhinestones and sparkles - you are guaranteed success! Happy New Year!